France has noticed positive dynamics from the EU

According to Sebastien Lecornu, Europe should do everything possible to strengthen the Ukrainian army in the medium and long term.

He also emphasized that this is extremely important to do, especially against the backdrop of the Kremlin's cynical statements about the "need to demilitarize" Ukraine.

"It is clear that there is great uncertainty about whether Russia will agree to a ceasefire. But at the same time, we are well aware of the need to maintain and be responsible for force positions," the French Minister of the Armed Forces added.

Sebastian Lecornu also called for a clear plan to assist and strengthen the Ukrainian army in the long term.

According to the French minister, such an approach requires the mobilization of all possible financial instruments, primarily combining efforts not only at the country level, but also involving the capabilities of the European Union.

Therefore, it is important for us not only to continue to help Ukraine in the short term, but also to do so in the medium and long term," he emphasized.